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KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

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I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.

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Interview: Andrew McMahon

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I had the chance to sit down with Andrew McMahon while at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. We spoke about his historic gig at Red Rocks this summer, playing at Notre Dame Stadium, and how incredible of a movie “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

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This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party. 

Sports
The “Duck” Hunt for Playoffs Falls Short

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In a rain-soaked showdown at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa’s playoff hopes slipped away as Oregon edged the Hawkeyes 18-16 on a last-second field goal. Despite a thrilling 93-yard touchdown drive led by Mark Gronowski, the Ducks’ steady ground game and clutch kicking sealed Iowa’s heartbreak.

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Iowa offense defeats defense 61-37 in first game back in scrimmage format

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The Iowa offense looked explosive at points, and they finished on a high note, outscoring the Iowa defense 61-37. The offense rotated through three groups of offense after each possession and each performed on a high level, although the group led by C.J. Beathard scored two of the three touchdowns scored on the day. The defense looked like a typical Iowa defense, with strong offensive line play and disciplined linebackers. The Iowa linebackers should be the strongest unit on the defense and showed that today with solid play from Christian Kirksey and Nico Law. Who impressed: RB Jordan Canzeri was … Continued

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A Good Omen or a Curse?

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After Wednesday night’s victory against the Edmonton Oilers, the Chicago Blackhawks have clinched this year’s Presidents’ Trophy. The Presidents’ Trophy is awarded to the team with the most points, and hence the best team of the regular season. Even if the Blackhawks lose their remaining two games of the regular season no team can overcome them in points. Now some will rejoice this achievement, while others may not be as quick to celebrate. It makes sense to believe this is a good omen of what is to come in the playoffs. If the Blackhawks play the way they did during … Continued

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NBA Playoffs, storylines unfold

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The 2012-2013 NBA campaign has certainly provided basketball fans with an abundance of twists and turns to follow, not to mention the various storylines that have developed from the outset of the season. Thankfully, as another outstanding regular season came to a close, a plethora intriguing storylines will finally come to fruition as the playoffs continue. So, as the first round matchups unfold, here are some of the elements I’ll be watching closely, as well as my projected forecast for each these developments. Dwight Howard and the Kobe-less Lakers After a whirlwind of a regular season, the once-laughable Lakers somehow … Continued

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Tonight’s Match: IOC v.s. FILA

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By now we all know wrestling was dropped from the Olympic line-up for the 2020 games, but do we all know why? And is the explanation even strong enough to defeat the toughest athletes in the world? The IOC decided to drop wrestling from the Olympics after voting (on) and evaluating several pieces of criteria, 39 to be exact, and the sport was graded on each. Some of the criteria included: TV Ratings, ticket sales, and global participation and popularity. When the grading was completed, wrestling was low in every category. Wrestling was then compared to the Pentathlon—the two sports … Continued

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Kobe Bryant Needs to Shut His Twitter Mouth

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By John Schmitt Twitter is a place for news outlets to post headlines, hipsters to inquire about flaws in societal tendencies, and for tweens to vent their issues onto the web for everyone to read. Tweens and… Kobe Bryant. On April 12 of this year, the sports world looked on as a sports icon tore his Achilles tendon. There were questions about what an NBA playoff would be like without Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. It was never even considered what the playoffs would be like with Lakers and without Kobe. This is what the headlines should be about: the … Continued

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Revis Island now Located in Tampa

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Darrelle Revis, the talented corner for the New York Jets is on the move.  Revis was traded by the Jets to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for this years 13th overall pick and a conditional 4th round pick in 2014 that could improve to a third round pick if Revis is on the Buc’s roster on the third day of the 2014 season. Revis admitted he was not happy with the way the Jets treated him and was especially unhappy when he found out he was being shopped around the league.  Revis is arguably the best defensive back in the NFL, … Continued

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The State of the Fan

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By Mark Freie It was a Wednesday night in April; just a few days removed from a bomb that blew open the heart of Boston and changed countless lives forever. Thousands of Boston Bruin fans filled in TD Garden as their beloved Bruins returned to the ice to provide a source of escape, unity, and perseverance for a city facing the aftermath of such a heartless act. And then as one, athletes and fans in attendance stood up as one city to the evil that reared its ugly head earlier in the week. As the Star Spangled Banner began, as … Continued

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